Billy Graham remains one of the most recognizable Christian evangelists of the modern era, but there is a much wider world of preaching and Bible teaching available to anyone who wants to grow in Scripture, theology, discipleship, prayer, evangelism, and Christian living.
The preachers and teachers below represent different styles and emphases. Some are evangelists, some are pastors, some are theologians, and some are remembered through ministries that continue to preserve their sermons. Their traditions and theological emphases are not identical, so the most important standard remains Scripture itself.
1. Charles Stanley
Charles Stanley was known for calm, direct Bible teaching centered on faith, prayer, obedience, knowing God, and practical Christian living. In Touch Ministries continues to preserve and broadcast his sermons.
Main ministry: In Touch Ministries
YouTube: In Touch Ministries
2. Adrian Rogers
Adrian Rogers combined strong evangelistic preaching with practical Bible teaching. His messages frequently address salvation, Christian living, prayer, family, spiritual warfare, and the authority of Scripture. Love Worth Finding preserves his extensive sermon library.
Main ministry: Love Worth Finding
YouTube: Love Worth Finding Ministries
3. Tony Evans
Tony Evans is known for energetic, application-focused preaching. His teaching frequently covers discipleship, prayer, spiritual warfare, family, the church, and what he describes as Kingdom living.
Main ministry: The Urban Alternative / Tony Evans
YouTube: Tony Evans
4. David Jeremiah
David Jeremiah’s Turning Point ministry offers sermons and teaching on Christian living, prophecy, spiritual warfare, faith, biblical doctrine, and books of the Bible.
Main ministry: Turning Point with David Jeremiah
YouTube: David Jeremiah
5. Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is known for careful exposition of biblical passages and an emphasis on explaining Scripture in context. Truth For Life maintains a large sermon and teaching archive.
Main ministry: Truth For Life
YouTube: Alistair Begg / Truth For Life
6. R.C. Sproul
R.C. Sproul’s teaching is especially useful for listeners who want to go deeper into theology. His sermons and lectures address the holiness of God, salvation, the person and work of Christ, church history, apologetics, and many books of the Bible. Ligonier Ministries preserves an enormous library of his teaching.
Main ministry: Ligonier Ministries
YouTube: Ligonier Ministries
7. Timothy Keller
Timothy Keller often connected biblical teaching with questions about doubt, suffering, work, culture, relationships, meaning, and the Gospel. Gospel in Life preserves his sermons, articles, books, and other resources.
Main ministry: Gospel in Life
YouTube: Gospel in Life
8. John Piper
John Piper’s preaching places a strong emphasis on the glory of God, joy in Christ, faith, suffering, missions, Scripture, and Christian discipleship. Desiring God provides sermons, articles, podcasts, books, and video teaching.
Main ministry: Desiring God
YouTube: Desiring God
9. Paul Washer
Paul Washer is known for forceful preaching on repentance, the Gospel, holiness, salvation, missions, and examining one’s profession of faith in light of Scripture. HeartCry Missionary Society is the official repository for his sermon material and ministry resources.
Main ministry: HeartCry Missionary Society
YouTube: HeartCry Missionary Society
10. J. Vernon McGee
J. Vernon McGee is an excellent choice for listeners who want to work systematically through the Bible. His long-running Thru the Bible program takes listeners through all sixty-six books of Scripture.
Main ministry: Thru the Bible
YouTube: THRU the BIBLE with Dr. J. Vernon McGee
11. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Martyn Lloyd-Jones was one of the most influential British evangelical preachers of the twentieth century. His preaching is detailed and doctrinal, with major sermon series on Romans, Ephesians, revival, the Holy Spirit, and Christian doctrine. The Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust preserves his sermon archive.
Main archive: Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust
YouTube: Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust
12. A.W. Tozer
A.W. Tozer’s sermons and writings focus heavily on knowing God, worship, holiness, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and the believer’s spiritual life. His official site provides information about his works, devotional material, media, and the Mornings with Tozer podcast.
Official site: A.W. Tozer
Where Should You Start?
If you are coming directly from Billy Graham’s sermons, Adrian Rogers and Charles Stanley are natural places to begin. Tony Evans and David Jeremiah provide large libraries of practical preaching. J. Vernon McGee is especially useful for a book-by-book journey through Scripture, while R.C. Sproul and John Piper offer deeper theological teaching.
For older sermon archives, Martyn Lloyd-Jones and A.W. Tozer provide a connection to an earlier generation of evangelical preaching. Tim Keller often addresses Christianity in conversation with modern culture and doubt, while Paul Washer’s preaching strongly emphasizes repentance, holiness, and the Gospel.
Listen — But Keep Your Bible Open
No preacher should replace Scripture. Christians can learn from pastors and teachers while still testing what they hear against the Word of God.
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
Acts 17:11 (KJV)
Different preachers may emphasize different doctrines, traditions, or applications. Listening widely can be useful, but Scripture remains the standard by which every sermon and teaching should be examined.
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